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aquaticmind
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Posted: 28 Dec 2010 at 12:46am |
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Hey folks,
I'm new to the northwest and want to get into the paddling scene out here. I moved from western North Carolina and now I'm on Bainbridge Island. Is there anyone else who whitewater kayaks on the island besides me?
I'm generally a IV-V boater, but I've been out of my boat for a bit. Is anyone headed to some III-IV stuff in the near future? and wouldn't mind a tag along?
Cheers
~James
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Wiggins
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Posted: 28 Dec 2010 at 4:12am |
There used to be a boater on here named Leif who was from Bainbridge. He still boats and watches these forums, so maybe he will get in touch with you.
If you are free there is a easier class II/III trip on the Green River set for Wednesday. Maybe a few of us could be talked into running the Gorge (III/IV) while we are out there.
Welcome!
Kyle
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Courtney
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Posted: 28 Dec 2010 at 8:25am |
From one southeastern transplant to another, welcome! I'll probably be heading for some class III / IV on Friday or Saturday. I'll keep you informed on what we decide to run.
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tiziak
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Posted: 28 Dec 2010 at 8:54am |
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Hey James,
I live about 30 minutes south of you in Port Orchard.
Call if you want to boat.
Cheers,
Dan
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If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.
Daniel Patrinellis
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Cathy!
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Posted: 28 Dec 2010 at 4:59pm |
Hi James! My husband and I are new(ish) to the area too...moved to Silverdale/Bremerton area in July. Bainbridge is actually across the water from our house. We used to boat in NC all the time.
We're prob going this weekend... Here's my e-mail: ckossov@gmail.com. Hope you're enjoying it out here so far! -Cathy |
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aquaticmind
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Posted: 29 Dec 2010 at 11:19am |
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I would be down for boating this weekend, if anyone is interested. Somewhere around class III would be great.
What run around here tends to be the most popular this time of year?
Thanks for the warm welcome..
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Courtney
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Posted: 29 Dec 2010 at 12:51pm |
The most reliable river is the Skykomish. There is a III - (IV) stretch and a II / III stretch. It's the river that runs all year round for the most part. I may head out of the the Upper Green Gorge again this weekend if the levels are good. It's class III / IV.
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JoesKayak
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Posted: 29 Dec 2010 at 2:59pm |
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I wouldn't say the Skykomish is all that reliable. It still owes me 20 bucks that lent it over a year ago.
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rainpaddle
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Posted: 30 Dec 2010 at 4:55pm |
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I live in the Gig Harbor area. There are a few of us down here as well. Feel free to PM me when you want to go out or my email at rcgibbert9@aol.com (remove the 9). The Green is a good place for 2+/3; 3-4 and straight 3.
Rob
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septimus prime
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Posted: 30 Dec 2010 at 5:29pm |
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Hey Rainpaddle,
I moved into my first home in Gig Harbor today. Let's paddle sometime.
Jon
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rainpaddle
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Posted: 30 Dec 2010 at 11:24pm |
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I'm game! As a matter of fact I was off the couch/Lazy-Ass chair more today than yesterday from a bad cold, so I might get in a day or even two before next week. M or the above mentioned email. We South Sounders need to get together.Think I should be good by Saturday.
Rob
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aquaticmind
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 at 11:19am |
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If anyone wants to try and boat something in the class III range tomorrow let me know or give me call.
828-two.nine.two- sixityeight-hundred
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rainpaddle
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 at 2:13pm |
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I'm boating the lower Green tomorrow, meeting at Flaming Geyser state park at 11, if anyone is interested. Anyone coming from the Gig Harbor area that wants to car pool call me at 25three two6five ate 3 six ate. Can meet at the park n ride by the burger king on the wollochett-city center exit.
Rob
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kurle
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 at 2:28pm |
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Hey James, i'm in Poulsbo, hit me up anytime you want to paddle.
Matt
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aquaticmind
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 at 2:29pm |
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I'm game. I'm headed from Bainbridge, and thought I would come down through Brimmeron instead of riding the fairy. I can drive, I have a rack on the wagen and I get good mpg.
~James
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rainpaddle
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 at 3:31pm |
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See you at the park n ride at 10 then.
Rob
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aquaticmind
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 at 5:50pm |
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Can you tell me what cross street that is. I don't know Gig harbor at all.
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rainpaddle
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 at 8:45pm |
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Take the Wollochett/City center exit and go over the overpass. Make a right by the 76 gas station and drive past the burger king. The park n ride is on the right. My cell number is too-5-three-too too-5-1 six ate too.
Rob
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septimus prime
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Posted: 04 Jan 2011 at 10:26am |
Moved in this past weekend. Looking to get out this weekend.
Ill be in touch.
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kurle
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Posted: 04 Jan 2011 at 2:15pm |
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i;m looking to boat this weekend too. we'll see what the weather brings us.
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rainpaddle
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Posted: 07 Jan 2011 at 7:05pm |
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I'm going to boat the lower Green on Saturday. I 'd love for the middle middle to come down but 4800 is not my favorite level. We are meeting at Flaming Geyser at 1030. For those on the Kitsap or Bainbridge, if you want to car pool, post here or call me at too fov tree too too fov ate six ate too.
Rob
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Courtney
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Posted: 07 Jan 2011 at 7:54pm |
Just remember to be careful of the new wood a little ways below the Nozzle. It might be covered up or just barely sticking out.
Courtney
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